IP3 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Anchor Street, 0.8km from Stoke in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Holywells ward and the Ipswich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP3 0BU offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP3 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00170875 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANCHOR STREET, IP3 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANCHOR STREET, IP3 0BU.
223
35
£ 44,500 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP3 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 72% economic activity and an average age of 35, IP3 0BU is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP3 0BU. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 126,000
15 sales · Mean £ 149,533
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP3 0BU has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cliff Lane Primary School
St Helen's Primary School
Hillside Primary School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Rose Hill Primary
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Woodbridge Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Bazar Shop0.8 km
- Rajas0.6 km
- Tacket Street Convenience Store0.9 km
- Uni Convenience Store0.2 km
- Go East0.9 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travelodge0.4 km
- Genesis Housing Association1.0 km
- Aramark0.6 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.5 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Gardeners Arms0.4 km
- The Water Lily Public House0.9 km
- Distilled Republik0.9 km
- Spread Eagle Public House0.8 km
- The Plough Public House1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Bishops Cafe & Kiosk0.6 km
- Aurora Bars and Restaurants Ltd0.2 km
- Coffee Cat0.4 km
- Coffee Cat0.7 km
- Cult Cafe Ltd0.2 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- City Grill / City Pizza1.0 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- The Burger Shack0.4 km
- The Coffee Barber0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- East of England Co-op0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- East of England Co-op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road1.2 km
- Ipswich Station1.4 km
- Westerfield3.6 km
Bus Stops
- John Street0.1 km
- John Street0.2 km
- Industrial Estate0.2 km
- Industrial Estate0.2 km
- Coprolite Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP30BU · Data under Open Government Licence